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Peroozal author Carla Buckley is an excellent example of how tech savvy authors are using social networks to spread the word about their books. Buckley is an avid Tweeter (@CarlaBuckley). Her book, THE THINGS THAT KEEP US HERE was published February 9, 2010 (LA Times called it “A knockout debut of the decade”), and she is working on her next novel, another standalone, which Delacorte Press will publish in 2011. We’re excited!

Book Reporter has a great interview with the author, excerpted below.

(How do we know these things about Carla? Because we follow her on Twitter, that’s how! View her Peroozal profile here.)

From Book Reporter -

Carla Buckley’s debut, THE THINGS THAT KEEP US HERE, is an apocalyptic novel that centers on a family whose already fractured relationship is put to the test as they find themselves in the grips of an avian influenza pandemic. In this interview, Buckley explains what inspired her to write about such a timely topic and describes how her awareness of such highly infectious diseases has influenced her day-to-day life. She also discusses her writing process and shares details about her next book already in the works.

Question: Why did you choose to write about an avian influenza pandemic?

Carla Buckley: Being married to a scientist allows me unfiltered access to some pretty amazing information. At the time, my husband was conducting research into bird flu and regularly bringing home frightening reports. One night, I had a nightmare so vivid that I called my sister the next morning to share. After I was done speaking, there was silence. Then she said, “This is the story you need to write.” That story became THE THINGS THAT KEEP US HERE.

Q: Do you keep emergency supplies on hand?

CB: When I realized the only thing I could do to prepare was stockpile food and water, I went to the grocery store and loaded up my cart. Twice…

For the complete interview click here.